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Ministry of Jal Shakti
Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation Successfully Organises Special Campaign 2.0 From 2nd - 31st October, 2022
The Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation has successfully organised Special Campaign 2.0 from 2nd October, 2022 to 31st October, 2022 in the secretariat and field offices under its administrative control. During the Special Campaign 2.0, several special cleanliness activities were conducted wherein senior officers and staff members participated with full enthusiasm and took keen interest in the drive. On several occasions, the cleanliness activities in the Department were monitored and supervised by officers at the highest level in the Department. The autonomous Institute, i.e., National Centre for Drinking Water Sanitation and Quality, under the Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation also participated in Special Campaign 2.0 with full vigour and enthusiasm.
- Several special cleanliness activities conducted in offices under the Department
- Pendency in various categories of references disposed of efficiently
- Files reviewed & Space of 600 square feet freed
- Achievements under Special Campaign uploaded on SCDPM portal of DARPG
- Social media used expensively to promote Special Campaign and its activities
During the Implementation Phase of the Special Campaign from 2nd Oct., 2022 to 31st October, 2022, pendency in various categories such as VIP References, IMC References, State Government References, PMO References, Public Grievances and PG Appeals were disposed of efficiently and identified files were reviewed. As a result of special campaign, space of 600 square feet has also been generated.
The achievements made during the special campaign were uploaded on the SCDPM portal created by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances. Social media was also involved for wide publicity of the campaign by uploading tweets on Twitter Handle.
‘Before and after’ pictures of Cleanliness drive in the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation 
Office compound under DDWS cleaned during Special Campaign 2.0
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
Arunachal Pradesh Govt Purchases 1 Lakh Khadi Face Masks for School Children
The Arunachal Pradesh government is procuring another 1 lakh tri-color Khadi face masks for its school children. As the state government prepares to re-open schools for class VIII students from January 4, 2021, it has placed a repeat purchase order for 1 lakh cotton masks. Khadi and Village Industries Commission  will deliver the masks by December 27.
The repeat order comes just over a month after KVIC supplied 60,000 face masks to the Arunachal Pradesh government in November this year. The state government also received positive feedback from the students of class 10th and 12th who have been wearing Khadi masks in schools. Arunachal Pradesh is the first state government in North East India that has purchased such a huge quantity of Khadi face masks for its students. The second purchase order for Khadi masks was issued on December 17, citing urgency as classes for VIII standard are set to restart in the New Year.
KVIC will provide double-layered, tri-color Cotton face masks to Arunachal Pradesh government with its logo suitably placed on the masks. The face masks in tri-color also aims at instilling a sense of nationalism among the students.
KVIC Chairman Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena said the repeat order for supply of Khadi face masks is a prestigious order which manifests Khadi’s growing popularity and also acceptance of Khadi in various government departments. “Such big orders create additional job for Khadi artisans. Since this order concerns school children, KVIC will accord top priority to the order and deliver the consignment before December 27,” Saxena said.
“The government of Arunachal Pradesh has decided to open schools for class 8th from 4th January 2021, and also accorded approval for procurement of 100,000 Khadi Cotton face masks from KVIC for the school children,” the purchase order issued by the state government said.
KVIC has specifically used Double Twisted Khadi fabric for manufacturing of these masks as it helps retain 70% of the moisture content inside, while providing an easy passage for the air to pass through. These masks are, therefore, skin-friendly and suitable for long duration use. Khadi cotton face masks are washable, reusable and biodegradable.
Notably, KVIC has sold over 25 lakh face masks in just nearly 8 months since it was launched in April this year. Owing to the comfort and high quality of face masks, KVIC has received several bulk orders including 12.30 lakh face masks from the Indian Red Cross Society. It has also received repeat orders from Rashtrapati Bhavan, Prime Minister’s Office, several State Governments and Central Government Ministries and PSUs apart from the general public.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
76.57 Cr. vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
30,570 new cases in the last 24 hours
Active cases account for 1.03% of total cases
India's Active caseload stands at 3,42,923
Recovery Rate currently at 97.64%
38,303 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 3,25,60,474
Weekly Positivity Rate  less than 3% for last 83 days
Daily positivity rate  less than 3% for last 17 days
54.77 cr Total Tests conducted so far
Ministry of Earth Sciences
The monsoon onset over Kerala is likely to take place by 03rd June 2021
According to the National Weather Forecasting Centre of the India Meteorological Department :

All India Weather Inference 
- The northern limit of Southwest Monsoon continues to pass through 5°N/72°E, 6°N/75°E, 8°N/80°E, 12°N/85°E, 14°N/90°E and 17°N/94°E.
- As per the latest meteorological indications, the southwesterly winds could strengthen further gradually from 01st June, resulting in likely enhancement in rainfall activity over Kerala. Hence the monsoon onset over Kerala is likely to take place by 03rd June 2021.
- The Western Disturbance now seen as a trough in mid & upper tropospheric westerlies with its axis at 5.8 km above mean sea level roughly along longitude 70°E to the north of latitude 28°N.
- The cyclonic circulation over Punjab & neighbourhood extending upto 1.5 km above mean sea level persists.
- The trough from the above cyclonic circulation over Punjab & neighbourhood now runs upto northwest Rajasthan extending upto 0.9 km above mean sea level.
- The Cyclonic Circulation over East Uttar Pradesh & neighbourhood now lies over southern parts of East Uttar Pradesh & neighbourhood extending upto 4.5 km above mean sea level.
- The trough from the above cyclonic circulation over southern parts of East Uttar Pradesh & neighbourhood now runs upto Vidarbha extending upto 1.5 km above mean sea level across Chhattisgarh & East Madhya Pradesh.
- The cyclonic circulation over Eastcentral Arabian Sea off Karnataka coast at 3.1 km above mean sea level persists.
- A cyclonic circulation lies over Tamil Nadu & neighbourhood between 5.8 & 7.6 km above mean sea level.
- The cyclonic circulation over central parts of South Arabian Sea & adjoining parts of Central Arabian Sea now lies over Southwest Arabian Sea at 5.8 km above mean sea level.
- The cyclonic circulation over north Pakistan & neighbourhood between 2.1 km & 3.1 km above mean sea level with has become less marked.
- The cyclonic circulation over North Andaman Sea & neighbourhood extending upto 1.5 km above mean sea level has become less marked.
- The cyclonic circulation over southeast Madhya Pradesh & neighbourhood extending upto 0.9 km above mean sea level has become less marked.
- The trough from the cyclonic circulation over southeast Madhya Pradesh & neighbourhood to south Tamil Nadu across Vidarbha, Telangana and Rayalaseema at 0.9 km above mean sea level has become less marked.
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Ministry of Civil Aviation
465 flights operated under Lifeline Udan to deliver critical medical supplies across the country
465 flights have been operated under Lifeline Udan by Air India, Alliance Air, IAF and private carriers. 278 of these flights have been operated by Air India and Alliance Air. Cargo transported till date is around 835.94 tons. Aerial distance covered by Lifeline Udan flights till date is over 4,51,038 km. ‘Lifeline Udan’ flights are being operated by MoCA to transport essential medical cargo to all parts of the country including remote and hilly areas to support India’s war against COVID-19.
Helicopter services including Pawan Hans Ltd have been operating in J&K, Ladakh, Islands and North East region transporting critical medical cargo and patients. Pawan Hans till 5th May 2020 have carried 2.27 tons of cargo covering a distance of 7,729 kms. Special focus has been on the North East Region, island territories and the hill states. Air India and IAF collaborated primarily for J&K, Ladakh, North-East and other island regions.
Domestic Cargo Operators SpiceJet, Blue Dart, Indigo and Vistara are operating cargo flights on a commercial basis. Spicejet operated 819 cargo flights covering a distance of 13,83,854 km and carrying 5,946 tons of cargo. Out of these, 294 were international cargo flights. Blue Dart operated 278 cargo flights covering a distance of 3,09,272 km and carrying 4,683 tons of cargo. Out of these, 14 were international cargo flights. Indigo has operated 95 cargo flights covering a distance of 1,59,158 km and carrying around 470 tons of cargo and including 38 international flights. This also includes medical supplies carried free of cost for the government.
Vistara has operated 23 cargo flights covering a distance of 32,321 km and carrying around 150 tons of cargo.
A cargo air-bridge was established with East Asia for transportation of pharmaceuticals, medical equipment and Covid-19 relief material. The quantity of medical cargo brought in by Air India is 972 tons. Blue Dart has uplifted medical supplies of around 114 tons from Guangzhou and Shanghai and 24 tons from Hong Kong, starting 14th April upto 5th May 2020. Spicejet has also uplifted 204 tons of medical supplies from Shanghai and Guangzhou upto 5th May 2020 and 16 tons medical supplies from Hong Kong and Singapore upto 5th May 2020.
PIB Headquarters
Union Minister for Human Resource Development Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' met the Minister of School Education of Tamil Nadu
Today, the Union Minister for Human Resource Development Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' met the Minister of School Education of Tamil Nadu at his residence. On this occasion, they had a detailed discussion on greater dissemination of technology education in the State of Tamil Nadu.
The HRD Minister pleased to know that Education Department of Tamil Nadu is using better use of information technology in providing high level education to students. During the meeting discussions were also held on seeking educational support from IIT-Madras for the betterment of education. They also discussed about the effective use of SWAYAM PRABHA platform to provide quality education to students.
Ministry of Minority Affairs
Schemes for Educational and Economic Empowerment of Minorities
The Government has implemented various schemes for the welfare and upliftment of every strata, including minorities, specially the economically weaker and lesser privileged sections of the society, through various schemes of the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Ministry of Textiles, Ministry of Culture and Ministry of Women and Child Development.
Ministry of Minority Affairs specifically implements various schemes across the country for socio-economic and educational empowerment of the six  centrally notified minority communities The schemes/programmes implemented by the Ministry in brief are as under: -
 Educational Empowerment Schemes
 Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme
 Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme
 Merit-cum-Means based Scholarship Scheme
 Maulana Azad National Fellowship Scheme
 Padho Pardesh
 Employment and Economic Empowerment Schemes
 Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan 
 Equity to National Minorities Development and Finance Corporation 
The details of the schemes and achievements of the schemes during the last three years are available on the website of the Ministry i.e. www.minorityaffairs.gov.in.
This information was given by the Minister of Minority Affairs, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Jal Shakti
FLOOD MANAGEMENT SCHEME
Flood management including erosion control falls within the purview of the States. Flood management and anti-erosion schemes are formulated and implemented by concerned State Governments as per their priority. The Union Government supplements the efforts of the States by providing technical guidance and also promotional financial assistance for management of floods in critical areas. The Government of India had launched a centrally sponsored scheme viz. Flood Mangement Programme  during XI Plan to provide central assistance to states for taking up works related to flood management, anti-erosion, flood management works, anti-sea erosion etc. which continued during XII Plan period as a component of “Flood Management and Border Areas Programme ” for subsequent period.
In the State of Assam, 141 projects were included for central assistance under FMP. The 111 completed projects have given protection to an area of around 7.2 lakh ha and protected a population of about 17.71million. Central Assistance amounting to the tune of Rs. 1286.39 Crore has been given to the State of Assam under FMP.
In the State of Bihar, 18 projects were included for central assistance under FMP. The 15 completed projects have given protection to an area of around 28.67 lakh ha and protected a population of about 22.34 million. Central Assistance amounting to the tune of Rs. 924.41 Crore has been given to the State of Bihar under FMP.
In the State of West Bengal, 18 projects were included for central assistance under FMP. The 15 completed projects have given protection to an area of around 0.32 lakh ha and protected a population of about 1.96 million. Central Assistance amounting to the tune of Rs. 1007.81 Crore has been given to the State of West Bengal under FMP.
The State Governments face issues like problem in land acquisition, encroachment of land, costs overrun, contractual disputes etc. in the implementation of projects under Flood Management Programme and regular review meetings by central monitoring agencies are held to expedite implementation of projects.
The central assistance released to States under FMBAP during recent years to the States of Assam, Bihar and West Bengal is at Annexure-I
This Information was given by the Minister of State for Jal Shakti, Shri Bishweswar Tudu in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
IAF AN-32 Aircraft Missing
An AN-32 got airborne today from Jorhat at 1227 hrs for Mechuka Advanced Landing Ground. The aircraft last contacted ground agencies at 1300 hrs . Thereafter, there was no contact with the aircraft. Since the aircraft did not reach the destination, overdue actions were initiated by Indian Air Force. A total of eight aircrew and five passengers were onboard the aircraft. C-130, AN-32 aircraft, two Mi-17 of IAF and Indian Army ALH helicopters were launched to locate the missing aircraft. Some ground reports were received on possible location of a crash site. Helicopters were routed to the location, however, no wreckage has been sighted so far. IAF is coordinating with Indian Army as well as various government and civil agencies to locate the missing aircraft. The search operations from air and by ground parties of Indian Army are planned to continue through the night.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Department of Consumer Affairs disposes 156 Public Grievance Appeals and replies to 70% Public Grievances under Special Campaign 2.0
7061 physical files weeded out after complete digitization under the campaign
Tree plantation carried out at headquarters and other offices
The Department of Consumer Affairs is participating in the Special Campaign 2.0 relating to cleanliness in offices, office campuses and institutions across the country. A total of 73 offices were identified of Bureau of Indian Standards, National Test House, National Consumer Cooperative Federation, and National Consumer Commissions where activities related to the Campaign started on October 2 and will conclude on October 31, 2022.
The Department observed a preparatory phase for this Special Campaign 2.0 wherein items to be focused on during cleanliness drive and records to be weeded out were decided and discussions with CPWD and other maintenance contractors undertaken at all the 73 locations.
During this campaign, all the five references from Hon‘ble Members of Parliament received have been answered, comments on the Two Inter-Ministerial references have been given. As against 1516 Public Grievances, till 26.10.2022, 1074  Public Grievances have been satisfactorily replied and 156 Public Grievances Appeals have been disposed.
With respect to Records management, 15,285 physical files were identified, after reviewing 13131 files 7061 physical files after their digitization have been completely weeded out. Against 602 e-files put up for reviewed under e-Office category and 473 e-files have since been closed. Thus, 86% of Identified Records have so far been closed. During the campaign, through the sale of scrap Rs.2, 38,268/- have been generated with able to freed up 5121 square feet of space.
A special drive has been carried out by the Department for tree plantation in their office campus across the country. As a result of this over, 500 tree plantation has been undertaken in IILM, NTH and BIS campuses and also a special drive for use of energy efficient lighting and replacement of light fittings with LED light fittings in all campuses.
In the Best Practices, Subordinate Organisations have signed MOU with MSTC  for disposal of scrap on regular basis and also conducted Awareness Campaign for consumers at market place regarding registration of complaints with the consumer commission electronically through e-Daakhil portal with Jagriti Mascot banner.
During the campaign and the preparatory phase a remodeled section has been created on the 5” floor where in the last campaign a grain testing laboratory was situated and on the directions of the Hon’ble Minister the Grain testing laboratory has been transferred from Room No. 545 to NTH, Ghaziabad and the entire room has been renovated for use by Young professionals and other officers in the Department.
AYUSH
Ministry of Ayush to celebrate Yoga Utsav to Mark 50 Days countdown to International Day of Yoga 2022
Shri Sarbananda Sonowal along with Assam Chief Minister to demonstrate Common Yoga Protocol on 50th day of countdown of IDY 2022
Ministry of Ayush in collaboration with state Government of Assam is organizing a grand event at Rang Ghar Grounds, Sivasagar, Assam on 2nd May 2022
to mark 50th countdown day to upcoming 8th International Day of Yoga 2022.
Union Cabinet Minister of Ayush Shri Sarbananda Sonowal will grace the occasion along with Chief Minister of Assam Shri Himanta Biswa Sarma. Along with them Union Minister of Tourism, Culture and DoNER Shri G Kisan Reddy, MoS for Ayush and WCD Dr. Munjpara Mahendrabhai and Minister of H&FW and Ayush of Assam Shri Keshab Mahanta will also be present. Official of Ministry of Ayush and Government of Assam, eminent Yoga Gurus, experts of yoga will also participate in this event.
Sivasagar has been selected for the Yoga Utsav because the Government of India had unveiled a plan to develop five Archaeological sites viz. Rakhigari , Hastinapur , Sivasagar , Dholavira  and Adichanallur ) into “iconic” sites across India.
Ministry of Ayush, through its autonomous body Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga  and support of State Government of Assam will organize this event. The aim of this event is to give a wider promotion and publicity to various dimensions of Yoga, its utility and to promote the countdown campaign to IDY 2022 for health and wellness.
The Ministry of Ayush is the nodal Ministry for observation of the International Day of Yoga. Every year, the main event of IDY is observed as a Mass Yoga Demonstration which is led by Prime Minister himself. The preparations for IDY 2022 are already under way.
The Ministry with its various stakeholders has chalked out a 100 days’ countdown programme for 8th International Day of Yoga wherein 100 organizations are promoting yoga in 100 places/cities. It is worth mentioning that 50 days’ countdown is an important event in observation of International day of Yoga every year. The Ministry hopes to inspire a “Mass Movement for Health and Wellbeing” through Yoga in the countdown to IDY 2022.
As the upcoming 8th International Day of Yoga is falling in “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” year, the Ministry has proposed to observe IDY 2022 at 75 iconic sites across the country. This countdown program is already in progress and observation of IDY-2022 is gaining momentum.
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Ministry of Food Processing Industries
World Food India-2023: Roundtable interaction co-chaired by Secretary, DPIIT, and Secretary, MoFPI with agri-food processing companies in New Delhi
Meeting witnessed participation from leading global and Indian food processing companies
Participating companies expressed their optimistic outlook on the Indian market and lauded various initiatives by Government of India to improve business environment
With regard to the upcoming World Food India-2023, an investor roundtable interaction was co-chaired by the Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade , and the Secretary, Ministry of Food Processing Industries with agri-food processing companies in New Delhi, yesterday. The roundtable witnessed participation from the leading global and Indian food processing companies. During the interaction, the future plans of the participating companies and their prospects of partnerships with MoFPI for the WFI-2023, being organized from 3-5 November, 2023 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, were discussed.
In his special address, Secretary, DPIIT emphasized on the importance of manufacturing sector in the growing Indian GDP. He also mentioned the favourable agro-climatic zones in India which are not just suitable for production of a wide variety of agri-commodities like cereals, pulses, fruits, vegetables etc., but also to process them in large quantities.
In her keynote address, Secretary, MoFPI mentioned about the growth and vast opportunities present in the food-processing sector. She added that the ministry is organizing the 2nd edition of the highly anticipated World Food India event, envisioning an even larger scale compared to the previous 2017 edition. The Secretary extended a heartfelt invitation to all companies to participate in the event with great enthusiasm.
During the roundtable, the participating companies expressed their optimistic outlook on the Indian market and lauded the various initiatives taken by the Government of India to improve the business environment, including the favourable policies such as the Production Linked Incentive Scheme and the flagship Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana initiated by MoFPI. The companies also expressed their interest in participating in World Food India-2023 and affirmed their willingness to sponsor the event and showcase their products and technologies through dedicated stall spaces. Many companies also showed keen interest on partnering with MoFPI for the sessions that are being planned as part of the event.
In his closing remarks, Additional Secretary, MoFPI mentioned that the Investment Facilitation Cell  and event partner FICCI will stay in touch with the companies to firm up the participation details. EY is roped in as the knowledge partner for the event.
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